Storybooks logo

José Emiliano and His Brave Little Dog

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named José Emiliano.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes
1

José Emiliano had a tiny dog named Pastrami.

Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter
2

Pastrami was always by José Emiliano's side.

Little dog always with Boy with dark hair and brown eyes
3

One day, José Emiliano's friends told him he was too little to join their games.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes with sad face
4

But José Emiliano and Pastrami knew they were brave.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter standing proudly
5

Together, they decided to show everyone just how confident they were.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter making a plan
6

José Emiliano went up to his friends with a big smile.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes smiling at friends
7

He told them he was just as brave and capable as them.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes showing his bravery
8

His friends were amazed at his confidence.

Friends looking surprised
9

From that day on, José Emiliano and Pastrami were included in every game.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter playing happily with friends
10

Reflection Questions

  • How did José Emiliano feel when his friends told him he was too little?
  • What did José Emiliano and Pastrami decide to do?
  • How did José Emiliano's friends react when he showed his confidence?

Read Another Story